Politics

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised world leaders who spread lies and has warned the coronavirus pandemic is laying bare the limits of populism.

Dr Adele Murdolo from the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health in Melbourne is calling for her government to prioritise migrant women’s voices.

Will women’s frustration at seeing a male-dominated government sideline their interests, be front of mind when they cast their next vote?

Childcare operators will be permitted to waive the gap fee for Melbourne parents from July 13, if their children do not attend due to new restrictions.

Today show entertainment reporter Brooke Boney has said she is “so happy” to see Pauline Hanson dumped from Nine’s breakfast show.

Labor’s Kristy McBain has claimed victory in the Eden-Monaro byelection, in a tight battle for the federal seat in regional NSW.

“Period poverty is a real issue that is under-researched,” Dr Ruth Knight from QUT Business says of a new study of the issue in schools.

The government has acknowledged the disproportionate effects of this crisis on women. So what action can turn the ‘she-cession’ into a ‘she-recovery’?

About 40% of small businesses in Australia are owned by women. Carnell fears the imposition of childcare fees will exacerbate the gendered impact of the pandemic.

Australia’s much awarded and trusted national broadcaster, the ABC, has again been forced to make major cuts to staff, services and program.

Lidia Thorpe is set to become the new Greens senator for Victoria, replacing outgoing former Greens leader Richard Di Natale.

When the PM was asked about women being forced to give birth on the side of the Barton Highway he responded that an uprgade was being planned.